Snow possible in Will, Kankakee counties Thursday and Friday

Rain from a band of lake-effect showers is expected to turn to snow Thursday night and continue through Friday morning in far northeastern Will County and Kankakee County, the National Weather Service said.Slushy snow may pile up in spots north of the Kankakee River and along and east of Interstate 57, forecasters said.Drivers out late Thursday through Friday morning should allow extra travel time and plan for potentially slick roads and sudden, sharp drops in visibility, forecasters said. The Friday morning commute may be affected.Showers are expected mainly after noon Thursday, followed by a mix of rain and snow between 11 p.m. and midnight. Snow showers are expected after midnight, forecasters said.Friday starts with snow showers before 9 a.m., with a mix of rain and snow that will last until noon, followed by rain showers in the afternoon. Less than half an inch of new snow is possible, the weather service said.Friday night will bring a chance of rain and snow showers before 9 p.m.